Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 284 (2025GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Escamilla, Luz

Final action

Governor Signed 3/19/2025

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• defines terms;
• requires the Department of Health and Human Services (department) to apply for a Medicaid state plan amendment authorizing coverage of doula services;
• requires the department to develop the state plan amendment in consultation with certain stakeholders; and
• requires the department to establish training and registration requirements for doulas providing services to Medicaid program enrollees.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

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26B-3-229
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Medicaid Doula Services
2025 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Luz Escamilla
House Sponsor: Tyler Clancy
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill authorizes the Medicaid program to cover doula services.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
defines terms;
requires the Department of Health and Human Services (department) to apply for a 
Medicaid state plan amendment authorizing coverage of doula services;
requires the department to develop the state plan amendment in consultation with certain 
stakeholders; and
requires the department to establish training and registration requirements for doulas 
providing services to Medicaid program enrollees.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
ENACTS:
26B-3-229
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1, Section 
26B-3-229
 is enacted to read:
26B-3-229
. Doula services.
(1)
As used in this section, "doula services" means non-medical advice, information, 
emotional support, and physical comfort provided to an individual during the 
individual's pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period.
(2)
(a)
Before October 1, 2025, the department shall apply for a Medicaid state plan 
amendment to cover doula services.
(b)
The department shall develop the state plan amendment in consultation with 
individuals representing patients, doulas, physicians, nurses, and health care facilities 
in the state.
(3)
If the state plan amendment is approved, the Medicaid program shall provide coverage 
of doula services.
(4)
The department shall establish through rule made in accordance with 
Title 63G, Chapter 
3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act
, training and registration requirements for a 
doula providing doula services to an enrollee.
Section 2. 
Effective date.
This bill takes effect on 
May 7, 2025
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3-6-25 2:40 PM